A vaccine that combines genes from four strains of influenza may one day serve as a universal flu shot, researchers said in November.
OIG touts nursing home crackdowns to Congress
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Dec 01, 2017
A federal agency’s “early alert” on cases of potential abuse in nursing homes was spotlighted in its semiannual report to Congress on Thursday. The alert came from the Department of Health...
Genesis sued in resident sex assault case
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Nov 09, 2017
The family of a resident who authorities say was sexually assaulted at her Rhode Island facility is suing Genesis Healthcare on the grounds it could have done more to prevent the crime.
4-in-1 flu vaccine to provide lifelong coverage?
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Nov 03, 2017
New research shows a vaccine combining genes from four strains of influenza may one day prevail as a universal flu shot.
Sabra’s Matros: ‘No qualms’ about Signature and possible bankruptcy proceedings
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Nov 03, 2017
The CEO and chairman of Sabra Health Care REIT, Rick Matros, said Thursday he would have no issue with going through bankruptcy proceedings for tenant Signature Healthcare as a way to “cleanse”...
Former SNF employee sentenced to 13 years for resident’s murder
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Sep 01, 2017
A former employee of an Illinois skilled nursing facility was sentenced Wednesday to 13 years in prison, but is expected to serve only about half that time, after pleading guilty to murder in the death...
Bill to cap medical malpractice awards likely to fail, critics say
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Jul 10, 2017
Legislation that has earned provider praise for proposing limits to medical malpractice awards is unlikely to gather enough support to pass the Senate, say opponents of the bill.
Omnicare settles kickback, FCA cases for $31 million
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Jul 06, 2017
Long-term care pharmacy giant Omnicare agreed to pay a total of $31 million in May to settle allegations it submitted false claims and accepted kickbacks to promote certain drugs.
False Claims Act settlement to cost Genesis $53.6 million
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Jun 19, 2017
Genesis Healthcare Inc. has agreed to pay more than $53 million to settle six lawsuits that alleged the long-term care giant violated the False Claims Act, the Department of Justice announced Friday.
SNF developer can continue claim against hospital system, court rules
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Jun 14, 2017
A nursing home developer can move ahead with his complaint against a Pennsylvania hospital system regarding property they had considered developing together, according to a recent court ruling.